Pep Guardiola has never missed the playoffs in the Champions League. To keep the streak going, he must beat one of Europe's strongest teams in form. I'm not naive enough to not understand how important it is, says the Manchester City coach ahead of the decisive match against Club Brugge.
FootballWeah, Thuram, Maldini, Simeone and Stankovic were well-known and admired surnames in Serie A football at the end of the last century. Now they are frequently seen again. The sons of the stars are taking more and more – and on a broad front.
FootballThe former Danish national team player Simon Kjær is now choosing to end his football career.
FootballA strong home team met a weak away team. But the away team Atlético Madrid won with a whole 6–0 over Sparta Prag in the Champions League.
FootballThe French football star Kylian Mbappé has not been selected for France's Nations League matches in November. It's for the best, says national team coach Didier Deschamps.
FootballFootball should have taken a break. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti agrees with the criticism that La Liga largely continued as usual after the deadly floods in Spain. I don't feel like talking about football, he says.
FootballA fragile 1-0 away win against Crystal Palace gives Liverpool a continued Premier League lead. However, the honeymoon is over for new coach Arne Slot – tougher opponents await in the future. Moreover, goalkeeper Alisson Becker got injured.
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